ROB HOWLEY believes his Rest of the World XV for Sunday's Tribute to the Legends match at the Millennium Stadium "is strong enough to take on and beat most international sides."

While Scott Quinnell was set to name his Britain & Ireland XV today, Howley set the tone by picking six former Test captains, 12 current Zurich Premiership or Celtic League players and a total of 594 caps.

"I've had a brilliant response from the players and I only wish I was able to play in a team of this quality," said Howley.

"Everyone saw what Bruce Reihana is capable of last weekend when he starred for the Barbarians in their big win over England, while Tevita Vaikona and Salesi Finau are bound to cause damage.

"Joost van der Westhuizen has come out of retirement and it is an opportunity not to be missed to see one of the game's all-time great scrum-halves play in Wales one last time."

Ospreys wing Steffan Terblanche will be joined on the wing by fellow Springbok, Andre Snyman, while Gerald Merceron figures at outside-half.